Dave Goulder
English singer and guitarist (born 1939)
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(John) David Goulder, BEM (born 29 June 1939) is an English singer, guitarist, dry stone wall builder,[1] mountain climber, railway fireman, humorist, and composer. He is best known for his song "January Man" and for his collections of railway songs which have received acclaim by critics and enthusiasts alike.[2]. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Years Honours 2025 for services to Dry Stone Walling and to the community of Rosehall, Sutherland. [3]
Dave Goulder | |
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| Born | 29 June 1939 Nottingham, England |
| Genres | Folk |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Labels | Fellside Records Outer Green Records Timberhead Music Argo |
| Website | http://www.davegoulder.co.uk |
Family and personal life
Goulder is married to his wife Mary and lives in Rosehall in the Scottish Highlands.
Musical career
Early work
Dave Goulder left the railway in 1961 and began mountaineering while recording his first folk records in the late 1960s progressing in time to collections of railway songs.